Indian name meaning
Najma
♀ GirlNaj·ma · 2 syllables
A star
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| N | a | j | m | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Najma carries the name number 3.
About the name Najma
Najma is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A star.”
Spoken aloud it is Naj·ma — 2 syllables. Najma turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najma mean?
Najma means “A star.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Najma a boy or a girl name?
Najma is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Najma?
Najma is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Najma?
Najma has 2 syllables and is said as Naj·ma.
What is the numerology number of the name Najma?
In the Chaldean system, Najma has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Najma a common name in India?
Najma appears 8 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Najma?
For a brother to Najma, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Nabeel, Nadeem, Naeem or Subhan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Najma?
Fatima, Garima, Mahima or Hema share Najma's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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